Aims & Objectives

Pesticides are widely used across many land-based industries, but they can be harmful substances, so it is essential they are handled, applied and stored correctly. This one-day course gives delegates the knowledge and practical experience to operate boom spraying equipment safely and effectively.

It is designed for anyone who uses vehicle-mounted or trailer boom spraying equipment (with a hydraulic nozzle) as part of their work, and combines classroom theory with hands-on field work.

Suitability

Anyone using, or looking to use, professional pesticide products with vehicle-mounted or trailer boom spraying equipment in industries such as agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Delegates must be able to proficiently drive the vehicle used during training.

Requirements

To attend this course you must be able to proficiently drive the particular vehicle(s) used during training. Delegates should also have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides course beforehand (this runs for two days for beginners, or one day for those with previous spraying experience).

Syllabus

Understanding the Equipment

• The basics of spray application
• The working principles of a hydraulic sprayer
• Identifying and describing how vehicle-mounted spraying equipment works

Preparation & Calibration

• Preparation of machinery for work
• Choosing and using the correct nozzles for the application
• Setting and calibrating the machine for a given application
• Calibration in practice

Mixing, Filling & Application

• Mixing and filling, and essential PPE
• Filling vehicle-mounted spraying equipment safely
• Field work: operating the machine safely and effectively
• Achieving the required spray quality

Decontamination & Storage

• Cleaning and decontaminating all equipment safely
• Disposal of washings
• Servicing the machine and machine storage
• Preventing environmental hazards

Notes

The course is a balanced mix of theory and practical field work. Comprehensive notes will be given to all delegates who attend.

Certification

On completion of the course delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance. Please contact us for details of the certification scheme.